Brother is in town for several days. Before he came to town, he asked Baby and me if we wanted to take the train from Kansas City to St. Louis and back today. He would buy the tickets and help me with my walker, so I figured why not?
Back story: when we were kids, we took the Santa Fe from Dodge City to Topeka a lot. It was easy for Mom to handle the 3 of us; she could drink in the club car while we terrorized the rest of the passengers. It was a good time all round. So, the Smith kids love the train.
We left Wamego at 4:31 and headed to Kansas City. The train was to leave at 7:15 a.m.from Union Station.
I borrowed a cooler on wheels so we could take water, soda, Chex mix, chocolate chip cookies, blue berry muffins, Goldfish crackers and breakfast bars. Brother was in charge of rolling it around. As you can see, he used it as a place holder on the train. We didn't think it would be a good idea for anyone to sit next to Brother, for a number of reasons.
It's true. While spending the day with his sisters, Brother brought the following: laptop computer, iPad, iPhone, and several files. His plan was to do some work. Baby and I had other plans.
Baby and me. I have new sunglasses. For all my KSU readers, they are PURPLE so lay off.
We got off the train and got on the light rail which we took to the Arch. Here is as close as I got to it.
This is Brother. I am so very proud.
I took this sunset picture on the way home. If you squint your eyes I think it looks like the London skyline.
Come on, really squint them.
Maybe if you moved back a little.
We arrived at Union Station which was bathed in blue in honor of the All Star game. It was beautiful.
We laughed all the way home and pulled into Baby's driveway at 12:33. A long day, filled with lots of laughs. Just like a day should be.
